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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8144900 | Speaker system A speaker system which includes a housing and a linear array of a plurality of sound-generating transducers. A housing is in the form of a cylinder having a longitudinal axis and substantially circular cross-section. The linear array of sound-generating transducers ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8112374 | Hierarchical ant clustering and foraging A clustering method yields a searchable hierarchy to speed retrieval, and can function dynamically with a changing document population. Nodes of the hierarchy climb up and down the emerging hierarchy based on locally sensed information. Like previous ant clustering ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8098849 | Low frequency equalization for loudspeaker system A method of optimizing the low frequency audio response emanating from a pair of low frequency transducers housed within a cabinet. The low frequency transducers are electrically connected to a power amplifier and source of audio content. The resonant frequency (Fs)... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8094868 | Non-directional transducer A transducer for the creation of acoustic energy omni directionally in a horizontal plane. The transducer includes a base plate, the base plate supporting a centrally located voice coil motor assembly and a hemi-toroidal diaphragm having a proximal edge and a distal... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8093501 | Universal variable transmission line hanger A universal cable hanger or clamp that can accommodate a variety of cable sizes, and can be mounted on a variety of structures in a various ways. The hanger includes a fixed block with a movable block, where the fixed block can be clamped or attached to a fixed stru... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8015143 | Knowledge discovery agent system and method A system and method for processing information in unstructured or structured form, comprising a computer running in a distributed network with one or more data agents. Associations of natural language artifacts may be learned from natural language artifacts in unstr... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007407 | Wheelchair accessible treadmill A wheelchair-accessible treadmill with a safety system allowing wheelchair users to exercise without the risk off steering off-course, tipping over, or rolling backwards off the treadmill. The wheelchair is secured by straps or similar means to two or more linear be... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997321 | Automatic bead seater assembly An automatic bead seating assembly to automatically move a bead seating assembly or manifold into contact with a wheel or tire assembly and cause the bead to be seated. The assembly comprises an extendable and retractable seater arm attached at one end to a base, wi... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7987720 | Ultrasonic sensing array system and method A system and method for detecting leaks in substantially closed objects, such as automobiles, airplanes, tanks, and other vehicles, using an ultrasonic transmitter and one or more ultrasonic sensors or receivers supported on a frame. Ultrasonic amplitude readings ob... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7947350 | Film label and coating A film label comprising a film layer with printed material on the front or back surface, where the back surface may be covered with an overprint coating. The overprint coating protects any reverse-printed material, and may be colored or patterned, or both. One exemp... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7921066 | Characterizing and predicting agents via multi-agent evolution A method of predicting the behavior of software agents in a simulated environment involves modeling a plurality of software agents representing entities to be analyzed, which may be human beings. Using a set of parameters that governs the behavior of the agents, the... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7899192 | Method for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal A method for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal, which increases the harmonic content of said audio signal, said method comprising translating an encoded digital signal into data bands, creating a psychoacoustic model to identify sections ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7882055 | Knowledge discovery agent system and method A system and method for processing information in unstructured or structured form, comprising a computer running in a distributed network with one or more data agents. Associations of natural language artifacts may be learned from natural language artifacts in unstr... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7796472 | Medicine cap timing apparatus A medicine cap with a timing mechanism that automatically resets upon the removal of the cap from a medicine bottle. A timing device is housed within a medicine camp, with a diaphragm housed below the timing device. The diaphragm has a rod extending upward from a ce... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7758667 | Flexible size adjustable filter element An air filter element partially-fabricated on site wherein one or more wire frames are fastened to one another to form a structure substantially conforming to the dimensions of the original equipment manufacturer's filter housing. One or more of the wire frames are ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7757938 | Image exchange without full MICR qualification A system and related methods of correcting errors during check or financial document processing by a bank of first deposit or other entity receiving a paper check or financial document, or by a second bank on whose accounts the checks were written. These corrections... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7716897 | Deployable rectangular truss beam with orthogonally-hinged folding diagonals A deployable rectangular truss with folding or removable chordal members and diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous retraction and extension. The truss is rectangular in cross section, with four common chords on the corners. Two opposin... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7699614 | Behavior shaping kit A behavior shaping kit includes at least one time-out defining device, at least one timer, a plurality of stickers having prohibitory indicia marked thereon, training devices for a caregiver, a plurality of stop signs, and craft tools. The caregiver affixes stickers... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7672472 | Audio transducer An audio transducer for use in a loudspeaker system. The transducer includes a rigid base, a pair of flexible, curved diaphragms and each diaphragm having a distal end and a proximal end. The curved diaphragms form hemi-cylindrical lobes being substantially tangent ... | 03/02/2010 |
| D604608 | Stopper | 11/24/2009 |
| 7497888 | Flexible size adjustable filter element An air filter element partially-fabricated on site wherein one or more wire frames are fastened to one another to form a structure substantially conforming to the dimensions of the original equipment manufacturer's filter housing. One or more of the wire frames are ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7436596 | Optical sensor based on surface electromagnetic wave resonance in photonic band gap materials and method for using same A sensing method and apparatus using photonic band gap multilayered material. Photonic band gap multi-layers are formed from alternating layers of higher refractive index and lower refractive index materials, and may be deposited or disposed on a optically transpare... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434929 | Sweat liner for glasses An liner apparatus to prevent sweat, water, lotions, or other fluids or debris from running into the eyes of the wearer of a pair of glasses or sunglasses while still allowing unrestricted vision and air circulation. One or more liners extend from the top of the fra... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7059106 | Adjustable spindle assembly for a grass trimmer An adjustable spindle assembly is described and includes a spindle housing, a grooved spindle shaft rotatably connected to the spindle housing, a pulley connected to one end of the grooved spindle shaft, a mow ball rotatably connected to a second end of the grooved ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7028442 | Deployable truss beam with orthogonally-hinged folding diagonals A deployable single truss with folding or removable chordal members and diagonals and orthogonal hinge joints for continuous and synchronous retraction and extension, in straight and curved configurations. One or more endframes may be used to close off or mount one ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6983675 | Light bulb base extractor A device for the extraction of the base of a broken light bulb from the socket without further breakage of any remaining glass or deformation of the bulb base member or the socket. A hollow elongated conical cylinder with a series of slots or slits at the apex of th... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6856035 | Electric generator and motor drive system A drive system which integrates an electric generator, one or more electric motors and an electronic control module is configured as a variable speed drive in either single, dual or four wheeled traction drive configurations for a mower. The generator is mechanicall... | 02/15/2005 |
